"To bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair." Isaiah 61:3

The Burckhard Family

The Burckhard Family

Saturday, January 31, 2009

Winter Wonderland

We have had quite the winter in North Dakota. Thought I would post some pics of Daddy, Grace & me playing in the snow. (This is especially for you--Texas Cousins....)



Here's Me Standing on a massive snow "hill".....



Here's Grace & Daddy sledding in the street:



Silly Grace! Just don't stick that tongue on a metal pole!



MMMMMMMM.....Back inside, by our fireplace, with hot chocolate and ESPN in the background.....This is the life! (according to Kevin, that is....)

Winter Wonderland

We have had quite the winter in North Dakota. Thought I would post some pics of Daddy, Grace & me playing in the snow. (This is especially for you--Texas Cousins....)



Here's Me Standing on a massive snow "hill".....



Here's Grace & Daddy sledding in the street:



Silly Grace! Just don't stick that tongue on a metal pole!



MMMMMMMM.....Back inside, by our fireplace, with hot chocolate and ESPN in the background.....This is the life! (according to Kevin, that is....)

Friday, January 30, 2009

Texas Cousins

Introducing our Texas cousins: Alex, Kassie, Julianna, Victoria, and Natasha. Aren't they adorable!!



We don't get to see them very often. But they are very excited to have a new cousin. They are hoping to visit us this summer, so we are praying that Bella will be home with us when they arrive.

Poor Sam - outnumbered again! (only boy)

Texas Cousins

Introducing our Texas cousins: Alex, Kassie, Julianna, Victoria, and Natasha. Aren't they adorable!!



We don't get to see them very often. But they are very excited to have a new cousin. They are hoping to visit us this summer, so we are praying that Bella will be home with us when they arrive.

Poor Sam - outnumbered again! (only boy)

Thursday, January 29, 2009

Grab this Button

Hey, look at the great button that Amanda http://amandasgraphics.blogspot.com/ designed for us! Thanks so much!



If you would like to put the graphic on your blog, just copy the code below and it will duplicate this beautiful design for Bella.






Grab This Button






Grab this Button

Hey, look at the great button that Amanda http://amandasgraphics.blogspot.com/ designed for us! Thanks so much!

If you would like to put the graphic on your blog, just copy the code below and it will duplicate this beautiful design for Bella.



Grab This Button



Bittersweet Birthday....

Our "Sissybeth" turns 15 today! We had her little birthday celebration early this morning (7:30 a.m.) because she is going to Kenmare after school to do stats for the boys basketball team. That means she won't be back home until after 10 or 11 tonight.

Then, around 10:30 a.m. we received a phone call that my Granny went home to be with the Lord. She was 99 years old. We are glad she is at peace but still feel the loss.



So as we celebrate the birth of our oldest daughter, we are saddened by the loss of our dear, sweet Granny!